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Tips On Becoming a Swimming Pool Technician

Swimming pool technicians typically work in the hospitality and travel industries where they are responsible for treating indoor and outdoor pools and spas with the right chemicals to effectively clean the pool. They are also responsible for making sure that the water is safe for people to swim in. Below, we will be going over some of the different responsibilities they have and how to become one.

What Do They Do?

1. Correct Chlorine Content.

One of the main things they do is restore the correct water levels and chemical makeup for both pools and spas to achieve the right balance. Having too little or too much chlorine can make for a dangerous pool or spa.

2. Maintaining Pool and Spa Equipment.

Another responsibility they have is to maintain the equipment including filters, heaters, pumps, chlorinators, and more. Being able to maintain this equipment is crucial when it comes to keeping a pool and spa up and running with no issues.

3. Reporting Equipment Failure.

Another responsibility they have is to report the equipment failures to upper management so it can get fixed promptly.

4. Maintain Records Of Supplies.

They are also responsible for maintaining proper records of supplies. This will allow them to be in a good position to tell when the facility is running low on an essential supply.

5. Advising Safety and Maintenance Procedures.

They are also responsible for advising the owners of the pools and spas of the proper safety and maintenance procedures that will allow them to maintain proper order with their pools and spas.

How To Become One?

1. Certification.

One of the most important things that you will need when you are looking to become a swimming pool technician is the right certification. It is crucial to have the right certification which will allow you to manage the pool properly. You will not get hired without the right certification proving that you have the skills and knowledge to do the job.

2. Mechanical Certification.

Another thing that you might need depending on what kind of technician you are going to be is a mechanical certification. This will allow you to work on the machinery involved with maintaining a pool and spa

3. Training.

You are also going to need to have the proper training in the right courses to know everything that you need to know to do the job properly. You will want to have a good amount of on-the-job training as well.

Overall, there are a lot of different things that you are going to want to familiarize yourself with when you are looking to get into this field. You will need to have certain certifications and specializations in specific fields which prove that you know how to properly maintain a swimming pool. You will also need to have good attention to detail, good customer service skills, and the ability to work outside and in various conditions. It can be a good job for those that enjoy working outside in particular.

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